The University of Manitoba campuses are located on original lands of Anishinaabeg, Cree, Oji-Cree, Dakota, and Dene peoples, and on the homeland of the Métis Nation. More
University of Manitoba
Winnipeg, Manitoba Canada, R3T 2N2
We're glad you have chosen the University of Manitoba!
Starting university is both exciting and challenging. You can participate in a number of orientation activities to give yourself a good overview of campus life. Check out as many as you can to help you succeed in your first year.
Unfortunately, we are unable to offer in person programming for our UM Orientation 2020 Summer events, resulting from the COVID-19 pandemic. We’ll be sure to connect with you via email to let you know how you can find out about registration, the transition to university studies, and all the UM has to offer you as a student. UM Essentials, the UM’s online orientation program will be available for you to explore, after you have accepted your offer of admission.
Volunteer applications are now closed.
If you love volunteering, want to help welcome new students, or just want to meet some new people and build some skills, we want to meet you!
For more information about volunteering, contact:
Student Life Office
225 UMSU University Centre
Phone: 204-474-9093
Email: orientation.volunteers@umanitoba.ca
Your UM experience begins with an online orientation. It continues all year with a variety of online supports. Take advantage of as many as you find helpful.
You’re new, but you don’t have to be unprepared. Complete the UM Essentials online orientation to give yourself a good understanding of university basics, including key resources and strategies for success.
All first year students must complete UM Essentials.
After completing UM Essentials you’ll know more about:
To complete UM Essentials, log into UM Learn using your UMnetID (or activate your UMnetID if you haven't done so).
For more information on UM Essentials, please e-mail orientation@umanitoba.ca.
We don't expect you to figure everything out in your first few days. Explore these resources to help you all year long -- with academics, your career options, campus life, recreation, and more.
Attend these orientation events and start your university year with confidence.
Enrol in this popular 3 credit hour course to help you transition to your new learning environment. You will learn the principles of learning and memory, critical thinking, and academic writing, all of which are essential to success at university.
Many faculties have their own orientation events for new students. If you are joining a faculty that hosts a separate event, you will receive an email with the details before the school term starts. Please contact your faculty directly if you have questions.
Many other groups host orientation events for students. We invite you to attend as many of these events as you find helpful.
If you are a mature or transfer student, explore topics of specific interest to you.
Welcome home! Join in our fun and informative activities for new students in residence.
Welcome to our downtown campus. New students at Bannatyne are invited to attend the orientation events for their college.
